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Yes if your earned income is less than the maximum contribution limit for the tax year in question.
General LimitFor 2009, the most that can be contributed to your traditional IRA generally is the smaller of the following amounts:
$5,000 ($6,000 if you are age 50 or older), or
Your taxable compensation (defined earlier) for the year.
THANKS for the answer--Mike
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Does severance pay count as earned income in making a contribution to a traditional IRA?
Severance pay usually is considered ordinary taxable income. If the income is taxable you can count it toward making an IRA contribution.
Does severance pay count as earned income in making a contribution to a Roth IRA?
Yes
Do you have to pay income tax on IRA income?
On a standar IRA, Yes (you didn't pay tax on the $ contributed or as it grew). On a Roth IRA, (where you paid the tax on the income before contribution), No.
Is IRA reciepts earned income?
Withdrawals from a traditional IRA are considered taxable income. You do not have to pay tax on withdrawals from a Roth IRA.
If your only income is from a pension can you still contribute to an IRA?
NO. Pension income would NOT be a QUALIFIED EARNED INCOME for contributions to a IRA account.
Does severance pay count as earned income in making a contribution to a traditional IRA?
Severance pay usually is considered ordinary taxable income. If the income is taxable you can count it toward making an IRA contribution.
Does severance pay count as earned income in making a contribution to a Roth IRA?
Yes
Is alimony considered earned income for IRA contributions?
No, alimony is not considered earned income for IRA contributions.
Can you still contribute after your Roth IRA Maturity Date?
There is no specific maturity date for a Roth IRA, as it is a retirement account that you can contribute to for as long as you have earned income. However, there are restrictions around the annual contribution limits and income limits for contributing to a Roth IRA.
Is deferred compensation considered earned income for IRA contribution limits?
Unfortunately Deferred Compensation is not considered earned income for IRA deduction limits. See IRS publication 590, page 7, table 1-1. Here it specifically has Def Comp plans listed in the column of income NOT included when figuring your IRA deduction.
What are the roth ira rules for investing?
In a Roth IRA, investors are allowed to grow and withdraw their wealth tax free. Contributions to the IRA must be earned income. There are limits as well which depending on the marriage and income status of the filer(s). There are no age limits but there are contribution limits.
Do you need earned income to contribute to a Roth IRA?
You must have earned income for the year in question, equal to or above the amount to be contributed for that year. However, the actual source of the income does not have to be the earned income itself. For example, it could be part of an inheritance or from capitol gains. If you use a Tax Preparation Program, such as Turbo Tax, the program has a module that will calculate whether or not you qualify to contribute to a Roth or Traditional IRA in any given year, as well as the maximum you may contribute. This calculation takes place as part of the "Final Audit" phase at the end of the process. Turbo Tax also compares a Roth contribution vs. a Traditional IRA contribution for the year, based on your individual situation based on the information you input while preparing your return.
What is the maximum income allowed from a limited partnership in an IRA?
The maximum income allowed from a limited partnership in an IRA is $1,000 per year. Under the IRA, a limited partnership is entitled a master limited partnership or MLP.
Do you have to pay income tax on IRA income?
On a standar IRA, Yes (you didn't pay tax on the $ contributed or as it grew). On a Roth IRA, (where you paid the tax on the income before contribution), No.
Is IRA reciepts earned income?
Withdrawals from a traditional IRA are considered taxable income. You do not have to pay tax on withdrawals from a Roth IRA.
How divorced man on disability can contribute to Roth IRA?
Traditional and Roth IRA contributions can only be made with earned compensation, (ie: W2 income, bonuses, commissions, etc). A Spousal IRA contribution may also be an option.
If your only income is from a pension can you still contribute to an IRA?
NO. Pension income would NOT be a QUALIFIED EARNED INCOME for contributions to a IRA account.
